Children's Social Worker
Location: Hybrid, at least 3 days per week in the office within Dorset Council in Dorchester
Salary: Up to £42 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Connect2Dorset are looking for a Qualified Children's Social Worker to work within their Child Protection team.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake Section 47 Child Protection Investigations:
- Conduct thorough investigations in line with UK statutory guidelines to assess risks and
- ensure the welfare of vulnerable
- Write Child Protection Reports:
- Produce comprehensive reports documenting investigation findings, assessments, and recommendations for intervention strategies, adhering to UK legislative requirements.
- Attend and Chair Multi-Agency Meetings:
- Participate actively in and lead multi-agency meetings, including core groups, fostering effective collaboration and communication among relevant teams as per UK policies and procedures.
- Engage in Direct Work with Families and Children
- Establish direct contact with families and children to build rapport, assess needs, and implement tailored interventions aligned with UK social work principles and
- Prepare Court Documents and Reports:
- Prepare accurate and concise court documents and reports for legal proceedings, presenting evidence and recommendations in adherence to UK legal standards and
- Support Children at Risk of Extra-Familial Harm:
- Provide specialised support and interventions for children at risk of harm outside the family
- environment, collaborating with UK agencies to safeguard their well-
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from a UK accredited institution
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Demonstrated experience in child protection and safeguarding within the UK context
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adhering to UK terminology and
- Conventions
- Strong analytical and assessment abilities, in line with UK social work framework
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, respecting UK professional boundaries and protocols
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Code of Ethics
Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.